FIRST TEAM basketball backboard with orange square marking for durable outdoor basketball hoop

First Team FT260B Basketball Backboard

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SKU: FT260BBB

Product Overview

In short

The First Team FT260B is a 42"x60" rectangular steel backboard featuring an 11 ga. skin and a ¼" and 10 ga. rear structure. It has a white powder coat finish, an official size shooters square, and accepts rims with a 5"x5" hole pattern. This backboard is manufactured in the USA and comes with a 10-Year Superior Warranty.

✓ Authorized First Team Dealer — ships brand-new with full manufacturer warranty & support

The First Team FT260B Rectangular Steel Backboard measures 42"x60" and is constructed from steel. Its skin is 11 ga. thick, while the rear structure utilizes ¼" and 10 ga. material. All formed corners and edges are fully welded and ground for safety. The backboard is finished with a white powder coat and includes an official size shooters square.

Designed for durability and compatibility, the FT260B's rear structure allows for mounting to industry standard 20"x35" spacing and accepts rims with a 5"x5" hole pattern. The rear mounting structure is specifically built to ensure the entire backside of the board can be coated with paint, preventing rust streaking. This backboard is manufactured in the USA, carries a 10-Year Superior Warranty, and has an approximate shipping weight of 150#.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Backboard	Rectangular steel
Backboard Size	42"x60"
Backboard Skin Thickness	11 ga.
Backboard Rear Structure	¼" and 10 ga. material
Backboard Construction	Formed corners and edges fully welded and ground
Backboard Finish	White powder coat
Backboard Markings	Official size shooters square
Backboard Mounting Spacing	Industry standard 20"x35"
Backboard Rust Prevention	Rear structure designed to allow full paint coating on backside to prevent rust streaking
Rim / Goal Mount Pattern	5"x5" hole pattern
System Weight (Shipping)	Approximately 150#
Warranty	10-Year Superior Warranty
Origin	Manufactured in USA

Compare First Team models

FT233	FT236	PH4272	FT260B THIS	FT260B	RetroFit III
Backboard material 1/2" thick tempered glass	Backboard material 1/2" thick tempered glass	Backboard material 42 in. tall x 72 in. wide	Backboard material 11 ga. steel skin, 1/4" & 10 ga. rear structure	Backboard material 42 in. x 60 in. rectangular	Backboard material 36"x60" rectangular
Backboard size Fan-shaped competition board	Backboard size ½" thick tempered glass	Backboard size Tempered glass	Backboard size 42" x 60" rectangular	Backboard size Steel	Backboard size Aluminum, white powder coat
Markings Official white shooter's square and border	Markings Official white shooter's square and border	Markings 3/8 in. thick	Markings Official size shooter's square, white powder coat	Markings 11 ga. steel pan	Markings 10-gauge aluminum pan skin
Frame Curved aluminum extrusion	Frame Aluminum extrusion with corner brackets	Frame Aluminum extrusion with steel perimeter frame	Frame Welded steel structure, formed corners and edges	Frame Corners/edges fully welded and ground	Frame 1/4" steel, silver powder coat, rim-hang support
Goal mounting pattern 5" x 5"	Goal mounting pattern 5" x 5"	Goal mounting pattern Full-width fabricated steel; plate through glass	Goal mounting pattern 5" x 5"	Goal mounting pattern 1/4 in. thick support structure	Goal mounting pattern Slots fit poles with 6"x6" faceplate or larger
Rear structure mounting 20" x 35" fan-shaped mounting	Rear structure mounting 42" x 62" corner mounting	Rear structure mounting Official white shooter's square and border	Rear structure mounting Industry standard 20" x 35"	Rear structure mounting Official size shooter's square	Rear structure mounting Double 5/8" steel rim, nylon net; breakaway optional
Rim support / mounting Cushioned steel plates, bolts in steel bushings	Rim support / mounting Cushioned steel plates, bolts in steel bushings	Rim support / mounting 5 in. x 5 in.	Rim support / mounting Welded steel rear structure, full-coat rust protection	Rim support / mounting 5 in. x 5 in.	Rim support / mounting Official orange shooters square
Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility Pre-drilled for FT72C TuffGuard padding	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility —	Padding compatibility White powder coat	Padding compatibility —
Certifications Meets NCAA and NFHS standards	Certifications Meets NCAA and NFHS standards	Certifications Lifetime Limited on Powerhouse structures	Certifications —	Certifications —	Certifications Lifetime Limited (structure, backboard, standard rim)
Warranty 10-Year Limited Warranty	Warranty 10-Year Limited Warranty	Warranty Made in USA	Warranty 10-Year Superior Warranty	Warranty Made in USA	Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty
Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship
Ship Weight 120 lbs	Ship Weight 210 lbs	Ship Weight 222 lbs	Ship Weight 150 lbs	Ship Weight 150 lbs	Ship Weight 145 lbs
Best for Budget-minded gyms keeping a fan-shaped glass board.	Best for Schools with 42x62 corner-mount competition structures.	Best for Powerhouse system owners wanting full-size competition glass.	Best for Parks and outdoor courts needing vandal-resistant steel.	Best for High-traffic public courts needing reinforced steel durability.	Best for Facilities refurbishing 36" boards with an outdoor breakaway rim option.
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Shipping & Returns

We offer standard 1-5 business day shipping (following dispatch) via LTL Freight, FedEx, UPS, DHL, or USPS. Orders typically process in 1-2 business days (starting the following business day). Shipping rates are usually calculated at checkout; however, we reserve the right to provide custom shipping quotes for oversized or specialized equipment.

60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS

If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com

More information on shipping and returns can be found here.

Warranty

10-Year Superior Warranty

Every First Team product is backed by First Team's warranty program. This model carries the warranty noted above. Here is what First Team's warranty tiers cover:

Limited Warranty - covers damage during normal, intended use. Excludes vandalism and deliberate damage. Normal wear from weathering or UV exposure is not covered; all painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating.
Superior Warranty - additionally covers any damage or failure caused by basketball activity or contact with the unit, including deliberate hanging on the rim. Vandalism excluded.
Unconditional Warranty - the broadest tier: covers any damage or failure that occurs for any reason.
Manufacturer's Defect - all products are warranted against manufacturer's defects at delivery.

Warranties apply to the original purchaser only and are non-transferable; coverage ends on resale or transfer. Residential-only products are not covered for non-residential use.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What are the dimensions of the FT260B backboard?

A: The backboard dimensions are 42"x60".

Q: What type of rim hole pattern does the FT260B backboard accept?

A: The backboard accepts rims with a 5"x5" hole pattern.

Q: What is the warranty for the FT260B backboard?

A: The backboard carries a 10-Year Superior Warranty.

Is JoySportStore an authorized First Team dealer?

Yes. JoySportStore is an authorized First Team dealer, so every unit ships brand-new with the full First Team manufacturer warranty and factory-backed support.

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